Comments on: VoloMedia’s Podcasting Patent http://www.downloadablemedia.org/index.php/volomedias-podcasting-patent This is the official site of the Association for Downloadable Media. Blog posts are authored by the ADM board and members. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 18:21:10 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Fear and Trembling – Or Not: Thoughts on the VoloMedia Podcasting Patent | Association for Downloadable Media http://www.downloadablemedia.org/index.php/volomedias-podcasting-patent/comment-page-1#comment-19782 Fear and Trembling – Or Not: Thoughts on the VoloMedia Podcasting Patent | Association for Downloadable Media Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:38:36 +0000 http://www.downloadablemedia.org/?p=685#comment-19782 [...] not looking to sue anyone on this and just wants recognition as a pioneer in the space.  See this statement provided to the ADM and this interview with Ars Technica But take the statement for what it’s worth.  Companies [...] [...] not looking to sue anyone on this and just wants recognition as a pioneer in the space.  See this statement provided to the ADM and this interview with Ars Technica But take the statement for what it’s worth.  Companies [...]

]]> By: Podcasting Patent « Beyond Distance Research Alliance Blog http://www.downloadablemedia.org/index.php/volomedias-podcasting-patent/comment-page-1#comment-19757 Podcasting Patent « Beyond Distance Research Alliance Blog Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:42:25 +0000 http://www.downloadablemedia.org/?p=685#comment-19757 [...] or in their words, their “method of providing episodic media content.” To quote from their press release: “Today, podcasting is 100% RSS-based. However, the patent is not RSS-dependent. Rather, it [...] [...] or in their words, their “method of providing episodic media content.” To quote from their press release: “Today, podcasting is 100% RSS-based. However, the patent is not RSS-dependent. Rather, it [...]

]]> By: Doug Haslam » Blog Archive » Social Media Top 5: Podcasting Patent, Twitter Trends, & is Speaker List a Boy’s Club? http://www.downloadablemedia.org/index.php/volomedias-podcasting-patent/comment-page-1#comment-19744 Doug Haslam » Blog Archive » Social Media Top 5: Podcasting Patent, Twitter Trends, & is Speaker List a Boy’s Club? Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:34:07 +0000 http://www.downloadablemedia.org/?p=685#comment-19744 [...] for “podcasting,” you can bet people will make noise. When that company (VoloMedia) posts their announcement on the Association for Downloadable Media site (they are a member), where promotion is supposedly frowned upon, you will hear more noise. So, will [...] [...] for “podcasting,” you can bet people will make noise. When that company (VoloMedia) posts their announcement on the Association for Downloadable Media site (they are a member), where promotion is supposedly frowned upon, you will hear more noise. So, will [...]

]]> By: Kreg Steppe http://www.downloadablemedia.org/index.php/volomedias-podcasting-patent/comment-page-1#comment-19742 Kreg Steppe Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:28:25 +0000 http://www.downloadablemedia.org/?p=685#comment-19742 I agree this bunk and just another land grab claim that time and time again has shown it's ugly head in the Patent space. I don't understand how they can claim podcasting when in the patent description it states "Radio" all over it. The description to me reads like they try to cover a lot of basis by being vague and set themselves up for sale with an "Ace in their pocket" I don't believe that this would stand up in court. I agree this bunk and just another land grab claim that time and time again has shown it’s ugly head in the Patent space. I don’t understand how they can claim podcasting when in the patent description it states “Radio” all over it. The description to me reads like they try to cover a lot of basis by being vague and set themselves up for sale with an “Ace in their pocket”

I don’t believe that this would stand up in court.

]]> By: MWGblog » Blog Archive » VoloMedia Podcast Patent… Remember When? http://www.downloadablemedia.org/index.php/volomedias-podcasting-patent/comment-page-1#comment-19739 MWGblog » Blog Archive » VoloMedia Podcast Patent… Remember When? Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:14:35 +0000 http://www.downloadablemedia.org/?p=685#comment-19739 [...] the Association for Downloadable Media (ADM) website VoloMedia (formerly PodBridge) explained the patent just issued to them for “podcasting.” I use quotes because they say it is for [...] [...] the Association for Downloadable Media (ADM) website VoloMedia (formerly PodBridge) explained the patent just issued to them for “podcasting.” I use quotes because they say it is for [...]

]]> By: eric susch http://www.downloadablemedia.org/index.php/volomedias-podcasting-patent/comment-page-1#comment-19738 eric susch Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:19:31 +0000 http://www.downloadablemedia.org/?p=685#comment-19738 The clarification added about the ADM's position is appreciated. As an ADM member I think this patent is bunk. It should never have been issued. It's too vague. It doesn't mention Audio, Video, or RSS. It could apply to anything - podcasting, the DVR from my cable company, even Twitter and Facebook. It is my hope that the ADM will see this for what it is (the USPTO approving something they didn't understand) and not endorse this patent. The rest of my thoughts are at: http://ericsusch.com/2009/07/29/all-your-technology-are-belong-to-us/ The clarification added about the ADM’s position is appreciated.

As an ADM member I think this patent is bunk. It should never have been issued. It’s too vague. It doesn’t mention Audio, Video, or RSS. It could apply to anything – podcasting, the DVR from my cable company, even Twitter and Facebook. It is my hope that the ADM will see this for what it is (the USPTO approving something they didn’t understand) and not endorse this patent.

The rest of my thoughts are at:

http://ericsusch.com/2009/07/29/all-your-technology-are-belong-to-us/

]]> By: Phil Wilson http://www.downloadablemedia.org/index.php/volomedias-podcasting-patent/comment-page-1#comment-19736 Phil Wilson Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:56:01 +0000 http://www.downloadablemedia.org/?p=685#comment-19736 I wanted to reiterate Chris MacDonald's remarks, both before the VoloMedia post and after. The ADM has allowed members who wish to have access to the ADM blog the right to post items that address issues pertaining to downloadable media and how they may impact not only our members but the "community" as a whole. VoloMedia is such a member. As Chris pointed out, "the ADM in no way endorses this news, or has currently formulated a formal opinion on the matter." Clearly, this post implies certain ramifications for all of downloadable media and I believe there is no better forum than within the ADM to address those ramifications. The twitterverse is abuzz with the what this patent may imply and bloggers are already addressing it, including ADM member Tom Webster at the Infinite Dial (http://www.infinitedial.com/2009/07/volomedia_patents_podcasting_m.php). Undoubtedly we will see many comments regarding the awarding of this patent. What I look forward to most is the comments from Volomedia in response to Chris' "request for some additional clarification and contextualization of this news vis a vis the ADM member constituency and the podcast and episodic download community at large." Those comments will help shape the "formal opinion" of the ADM. Please share your thoughts with us and let us know if you have posted comments on your sight, blog or Twitter stream. I wanted to reiterate Chris MacDonald’s remarks, both before the VoloMedia post and after. The ADM has allowed members who wish to have access to the ADM blog the right to post items that address issues pertaining to downloadable media and how they may impact not only our members but the “community” as a whole. VoloMedia is such a member.

As Chris pointed out, “the ADM in no way endorses this news, or has currently formulated a formal opinion on the matter.”

Clearly, this post implies certain ramifications for all of downloadable media and I believe there is no better forum than within the ADM to address those ramifications. The twitterverse is abuzz with the what this patent may imply and bloggers are already addressing it, including ADM member Tom Webster at the Infinite Dial (http://www.infinitedial.com/2009/07/volomedia_patents_podcasting_m.php). Undoubtedly we will see many comments regarding the awarding of this patent.

What I look forward to most is the comments from Volomedia in response to Chris’ “request for some additional clarification and contextualization of this news vis a vis the ADM member constituency and the podcast and episodic download community at large.” Those comments will help shape the “formal opinion” of the ADM.

Please share your thoughts with us and let us know if you have posted comments on your sight, blog or Twitter stream.

]]> By: eric susch http://www.downloadablemedia.org/index.php/volomedias-podcasting-patent/comment-page-1#comment-19735 eric susch Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:27:49 +0000 http://www.downloadablemedia.org/?p=685#comment-19735 Not sure this post is appropriate for the ADM blog. This sounds like VoloMedia is "planting a flag" that may effect other ADM members negatively. The ADM should remain neutral in this. Not sure this post is appropriate for the ADM blog. This sounds like VoloMedia is “planting a flag” that may effect other ADM members negatively. The ADM should remain neutral in this.

]]> By: Chris MacDonald http://www.downloadablemedia.org/index.php/volomedias-podcasting-patent/comment-page-1#comment-19734 Chris MacDonald Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:35:55 +0000 http://www.downloadablemedia.org/?p=685#comment-19734 Hi Leesa Thanks for the note and thoughts. I have put in a call to Murgesh with a request for some additional clarification and contextualization of this news <em>vis a vis</em> the ADM member constituency and the podcast and episodic download community at large. I look forward to Murgesh's response. From time to time ADM members have written blog entries to convey information with a point of view that does not necessarily reflect those of all the members of the ADM. I would characterize this post as that sort of communication. Another way of putting it, is that ADM in no way endorses this news, or has currently formulated a formal opinion on the matter. While clarifying ADM's position, we also want to support our membership's expression of issues that concern and impact the community within which it operates. No doubt this conversation will continue, we hope in a healthy and constructive manner. To emphasize ADM's position, I have taken the liberty to enter a note at the beginning of Murgesh's post that hopefully will qualify the remarks as it relates to ADM. Very truly yours, Chris MacDonald Chairman, ADM Hi Leesa

Thanks for the note and thoughts. I have put in a call to Murgesh with a request for some additional clarification and contextualization of this news vis a vis the ADM member constituency and the podcast and episodic download community at large. I look forward to Murgesh’s response.

From time to time ADM members have written blog entries to convey information with a point of view that does not necessarily reflect those of all the members of the ADM. I would characterize this post as that sort of communication. Another way of putting it, is that ADM in no way endorses this news, or has currently formulated a formal opinion on the matter.

While clarifying ADM’s position, we also want to support our membership’s expression of issues that concern and impact the community within which it operates. No doubt this conversation will continue, we hope in a healthy and constructive manner.

To emphasize ADM’s position, I have taken the liberty to enter a note at the beginning of Murgesh’s post that hopefully will qualify the remarks as it relates to ADM.

Very truly yours,

Chris MacDonald
Chairman, ADM

]]> By: radley http://www.downloadablemedia.org/index.php/volomedias-podcasting-patent/comment-page-1#comment-19733 radley Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:52:05 +0000 http://www.downloadablemedia.org/?p=685#comment-19733 "With specific reference to our newly issued 7,568,213 patent, it was filed in November 2003, almost a year before the start of podcasting." ORLY? http://www.princeton.edu/newmedia/podcast/2002.xml “With specific reference to our newly issued 7,568,213 patent, it was filed in November 2003, almost a year before the start of podcasting.”

ORLY?

http://www.princeton.edu/newmedia/podcast/2002.xml

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